Justice & Public Safety
UR faces suit over ransomware attack
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The complaint, which seeks class action status, argues that UR’s response to the May 27 data breach is inadequate.
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Nicosia sues Monroe County legislator, claims defamation
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In an Aug.10 lawsuit, Rochester dentist Nicholas Nicosia has accused Rachel Barnhart of character assassination.
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A new twist in the diocese’s bankruptcy case
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Continental Insurance, the lone holdout in a proposed settlement in the Rochester diocese Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to file a competing plan of reorganization.
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Monroe County hits Siemens Industry with lawsuit
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The county claims breach of contract, alleging Siemens Industry fail to meet the terms of a co-generation agreement.
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Two more insurers agree to settle sexual-abuse claims
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The agreements, totaling more than $50 million, bring the potential payout to survivors in the Rochester Diocese bankruptcy to $126.35 million.
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The divide at the RPD
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The Rochester Police Department is moving forward with a long-delayed reorganization in the face of opposition from the patrol officers’ union, which believes the plan will drive down already low morale.
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Cars, guns and youth crime
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Midway through 2023, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and other city leaders remain focused on two pressing public safety issues—motor vehicle thefts and illegal guns—and the connection they have to youth.
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“Choose Wisdom” campaign aims to boost violence prevention
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The campaign is an initiative of the city’s Office of Violence Prevention and local filmmaker Shabaka Mu Ausar.
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Monroe County to address increase in juvenile offenses
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Through the Juvenile Enhanced Diversion Stabilization program, the county will combine resources from the departments of public safety and probation for post-arrest and pre-trial procedures.
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Local dealers contribute to gun crimes, report shows
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During 2012 to 2022, most recovered firearms were traced to out-of-state sellers. Among the top dealers, however, more than half were in Monroe County.